UNC Health · 4 months ago
Medical Assistant II Certified -Chapel Hill Internal Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$18.66/hr - $26.51/hr
1+ years expUNC Health is a well-established, respected multispecialty practice dedicated to improving community health and well-being. The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic setting, working under the supervision of healthcare providers.
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Responsibilities
Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit
Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history
Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy
Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures
Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy
Administers medications under the direction of a provider
Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider
Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings
Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure
Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed
Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals
Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse
Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse
Additional Essential Responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include: -Precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs-Trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures-Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.-Performs clinic based quality or safety role (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits) -Manages clinic supply ordering
Qualification
Required
Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required
Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required
Possess at least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified
Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers
Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record
Benefits
$7,500 paid over a 3-year commitment.
Company
UNC Health
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Ellington
President UNC Health Care - Network Hospitals and EVP CFO UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill
Jeff Lindsay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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